Arts Stabilization grants provide nonprofit arts organizations with funding for improvements to facilities owned and operated (or under long-term lease) by the organization. Arts Stabilization grants are funded through the Division of the Arts’ participation in the Arts Consortium of Delaware, Inc. (ArtCo) endowment.
Donor Name: Delaware Division of the Arts
State: Delaware
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Delaware Division of the Arts has established the following goals, in accordance with the ArtCo bylaws, for Arts Stabilization grants:
- Provide funding for needed maintenance, repairs, or renovations of existing facilities owned and operated by the nonprofit arts organization.
- Provide funding for the repair, upgrade, or replacement of facility-related equipment (i.e., HVAC, electrical, seating, flooring, display, storage, etc).
Funding Information
Arts Stabilization grant awards typically do not exceed $20,000.
Grant Period
Funding awarded in the FY2023 grant cycle must be spent on projects taking place between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023.
Arts Stabilization Projects Eligible for Funding
Arts Stabilization projects should go beyond the scope of the organization’s routine maintenance and facility upkeep. Types of Arts Stabilization activities eligible for consideration by the Division (in order of funding priority) are:
- Renovations that address structural weaknesses or deficiencies
- Facility modifications that address safety issues (lighting, access/egress, meeting building codes)
- Upgrading or replacing operational systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)
- Facility modifications or equipment to address accessibility for people with physical disabilities
- Systems to enhance delivery of programmatic or customer services (e.g., lighting or sound system upgrades/flooring/storage)
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Arts Stabilization funding, applicants must:
- Be a non-profit arts organization that is eligible to receive General Operating Support.
- Own the facility or have a long-term lease agreement.
Please note the following restrictions:
- The Division will not accept applications through fiscal agents.
- No individual may compile or submit an application on behalf of an organization if that individual is a member or relative of a member of the Delaware State Arts Council or Division staff.
- Arts Consortium of Delaware, Inc. (ArtCo) members are not eligible to apply for Arts Stabilization grants through the Delaware Division of the Arts. ArtCo members include: Christina Cultural Arts Center, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Symphony Orchestra, Delaware Theatre Company, Grand Opera House, Music School of Delaware, OperaDelaware, and Rehoboth Art League.
Note: Applicants for Arts Stabilization should contact the Division prior to beginning the application process in order to verify the eligibility of their organization and the project.
For more information, visit Arts Stabilization Grants.
